Director of Engineering, Resort Okinawa

About the role

At the upcoming Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa, set on 100 acres of beachfront on Okinawa's west coast, the Director of Engineering oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations. The role ensures the safety and comfort of guests and employees and covers hotel facility and building maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire and safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint and decorating.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, maintenance, repairs and upkeep of facilities, guestrooms and public areas
• Develop, implement and improve preventive maintenance programs and maintain an effective work-order system
• Lead, mentor and train the engineering team, and run safety briefings and performance management
• Plan, manage and execute capital improvement projects, renovations and upgrades on time and within budget, coordinating with contractors and vendors
• Prepare and manage the engineering budget, monitor expenditures and support procurement of materials, parts and services
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards and corporate policies, and conduct regular safety inspections
• Drive energy-saving initiatives and continuous improvement, and analyse technical issues
• Work with Housekeeping, Front Office and the Onsite Manager to keep operations running smoothly

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years as an engineering professional in hospitality, service or luxury industry
• University degree or equivalent experience
• Project management experience
• Pre-opening and renovation experience in hotels/resorts in Asia is preferable
• Excellent analytical skills and strong written and verbal communication in English and Japanese
• Proactive, hands-on and able to work autonomously